Sunday, 1 August 2010

Songs and bands

In recent weeks and months I have been listening to a lot of new and modern music. Some discovered, and some advised by others.

Blood - The Middle East

Taken from the album 'The Recordings of the Middles East'. A strange mix of songs and hard to distinguish a particular genre. Influences of folk, ambience and pop throughout. Beautiful harmonies, instrumentals and climatic build up's. For fans of Grizzly Bear.


It's Not Meant to Be - Tame Impala

Taken from the album 'Innerspeaker'. This is the best album I have heard in a long time. A wash of psychedelic dream pop with vocals that echo John Lennon.


DWLDWD - Pure Ecstasy

Knowing very little about this American band I have to use myspace and youtube to listen to their songs. A really great band who also produce psychedelic dream pop numbers but are less accessible than Tame Impala. One of the best news bands I've heard.


Slight Figure of Speech - The Avett Brothers

Taken from the album 'I and Love and You'. The album is the Avett Brothers' first major label offering and was produced by Rick Rubin (RHCP, Weezer). Although they have released many albums prior to this release. They have a nostalgic folk like essence with a modern day twist. This song is particularly catchy.


Frustrating Sound - Radio Moscow

Taken from the self titled 'Radio Moscow' album. A great band with a 60's blues feel. Elements of Hendrix and Led Zeppelin shine through on both albums.